There was an outbreak of COVID-19 on the BHP-chartered iron ore bulk carrier Vega Dream. The vessel has left its anchorage off Port Hedland on Wednesday evening to return to the Philippines and has declined medical assistance.
It has already received its iron ore consignment and was docked at the port on Sunday. It was subsequently anchored off Port Hedland, outside of WA’s jurisdiction, when an unwell crew member was taken onshore for treatment and tested positive for COVID-19. Seven crew...